Archives for August 2012

Several years ago, I ran into a girlfriend at the pool. While our kids played, she apologized for not having seen me in some months. “Are you kidding?” I said. “I’ve been MIA, too. That’s life.” She smiled and said, “It’s so funny you say that. I have to tell you what happened to me […]

Being pregnant with number two {or three. . .} can be an entirely new ballgame. Each pregnancy is different, so you may be experiencing random new symptoms that vary from last time. Likely, you are also feeling much more tired than with your first baby, because now you are chasing around a toddler instead of […]

“I just don’t know what I’m going to do when Ryan starts kindergarten.” I said this phrase approximately 7 million times to anyone who would listen during the summer of 2009. I said it until I believed it. I had myself worked up into a near frenzy as August approached. A lump would form in […]

I know what you are thinking. My preschooler doesn’t have any money! While you may not be dolling out an allowance quite yet, your preschooler is likely receiving money for their birthday or other holidays. Although your child may not understand the difference between a quarter and a dollar, it’s never too early to begin […]

{Our guest post today is from an anonymous contributor. We pray this honest account of a mother will minister to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation. As always we want to encourage grace above all things in this community. Join us as we pray for this brave woman and those like her.} All […]